Ranchi to Nellore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Ranchi to Nellore
1478 km · ~32h 14m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ranchi
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 370Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 520Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 670Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 739Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 889Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1039Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1109Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1259Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1409Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Ranchi to Nellore
1478 km · ~32h 50m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ranchi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ranchi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ranchi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~739 km
~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120
- Change buses at a major city (around km 739)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nellore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Nellore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~739 km
~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120
- Arrive in Nellore
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Ranchi to Nellore
Nearest railway stations: Ranchi for Ranchi, Nellore South for Nellore.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 26h 12m in total
Change trains at Simhachalam — about 53m wait
1 change · 27h 1m in total
Change trains at Rourkela — about 1h 50m wait
1 change · 27h 1m in total
Change trains at Rourkela — about 1h 50m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Ranchi to Nellore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ranchi to Nellore is about 1478 km by road, roughly 29.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1478 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,360 · Sedan ₹19,310 · SUV ₹25,280 · Innova / MUV ₹28,280 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,820
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,630 · AC Seater ₹2,660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,360 · AC Sleeper ₹3,400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,190
- Train: Sleeper ₹920 · Economy ₹1,510 · Third AC ₹2,100 · Second AC ₹2,990 · First AC ₹4,170
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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